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Overview |
Dort | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 890/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dort | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dort | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Dort | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Simpson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dordt College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,151 students)
Dort vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 30% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Simpson College than Dordt College ($44,202.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Dort ($23,185 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 13.8% lower than costs at Dordt College ($9,654 vs. $10,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Simpson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 63.8% larger than aid received Dordt College ($35,898 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 55 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming Dort students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Dort (87.7%)
Dort vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Simpson College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Simpson College and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Dordt College (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/